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Sunday, August 23, 2015

Pastel Sketch and Art Conference Reminder, Photos

I sketched out on the porch yesterday.  I took out my Pan Pastels to sketch them.  The list has "new art supply" on it.  Instead I decided to sketch with them!  I didn't seem to have the right little tools for detail so added a bit with pastel sticks at the end.  It was fun and kept me occupied for about an hour.  I sketched on MiTientes paper so that I wouldn't feel bad about tossing it as practice.  It is about 8 x 10 inches.

Number 10, three things from a drawer


It was nice out but windy again.  Gene put up a tarp so we could have shade and be out of the sun.  It worked pretty well.  Maybe we will use it again.

 
A cottontail rabbit  that Gene kept seeing.  We waited for him to get closer but I had to get this from about 30 feet away through the window.
 
A reminder, too, that there is a regional arts conference happening in Bastrop in a few weeks.  If you sign up by Tuesday you get a big discount.  You should plan on going.  There are many, many classes, demos, vendors and more in a wide variety of media.  Some of the talks and demos are free with the pass.  Very good teachers and speakers.  Bastrop is a nice place to visit.  There are bed and breakfasts that are unique, live music, local restaurants and much to see and do besides the conference.  Take your family!



4 comments:

Joan Tavolott said...

Nice sketches, Jo! I haven't had time to do anything new for the hunt. I had a really busy week with a plein air event. That's over so maybe life will calm down a bit.

Jo Castillo said...

Thanks, Joan. I am always surprised at how much painting and sketching you get done. Looks like the plein air event is/was great. They sure zap your energy!

Bag Blog said...

It looks like a pretty nice studio. I need to try my pan pastels sometime.

Jo Castillo said...

Bag Blog, The shade definitely works! I got a sketch done. Yay. Pan Pastels are interesting. Keep your sponges/tools clean as you can. Make about 3 strokes/swipes on the pastel and one on the surface. You can mix colors by stroking one and then the other. Advice is from Enid Wood. I didn't take much time with them in this sketch.


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